QPR transfer news: Barton exit closer Joey Barton has moved a step closer to an exit from Loftus Road after the player's agent issued a come and get me plea to French giants Marseille QPR midfielder Joey Barton in action for Marseille last season (Action Images) by SportsDirect News Reporter 11th July 2013 10:38am BST Exclusive Joey Barton moved closer to a Loftus Road exit after his agent issued a 'come and get him' plea to French giants Marseille. Barton spent last season on loan in Ligue 1 with Marseille where his combative performances endeared him to the clubs die-hard fans. Following the termination of that deal, Barton returned to QPR for pre-season training last week, albeit two days late. No official approach has been made from Marseille to bring Barton back on a permanent deal and the player's £70,000-a-week wages are believed to be a stumbling block. Barton has two years left on his contract at Loftus Road and is understood to be unwilling to move on to a new club where he would likely receive reduced terms. Hoops boss Harry Redknapp has previously intimated Barton may seek a golden handshake from QPR in order to leave the club. Speaking to reporters in France, Barton's agent Willie McKay said: âWe're still in negotiations with QPR on Barton's future. âI'm surprised by Marseille, I thought they would have made more of an efffort for him- he had a great season. âAfter (Mathieu) Valubena he's the most popular player at the club. âHe deserves more from Marseille.â
What a blow to his ego. I can't believe that they are not moving mountains to secure the services of such a great player
We should really wack his ego and make him clean the other player's boots, just so that he earns his £70K per week. Then when he refuses, sack him, let him try and take us to a tribunal.
We knew what we were getting when we signed him. If he plays and gets us promoted he will earn his £70k per week.
